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Thailand, Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after days of deadly clashes: Trump
Thailand and Cambodian officials offered no immediate comment following Mr. Trump's announcement
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice, his wife from sanctions list
The Trump administration had sanctioned the judge in July, accusing him of using his position to authorise arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression in Brazil
Two die after four-storey temple in South Africa collapses; more people trapped under rubble
Rescuers cautiously drilling through the rubble to find survivors stopped operations close to midnight amid difficult conditions, vowing to return at the first light on Saturday morning
India expresses concern after Thailand-Cambodia fightingdamaged Preah Vihear complex
Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dating back to the 11th century; Archaeological Survey of India has been part of conservation and restoration work on the ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia since 1986
3Degrees Welcomes David Dines to Board of Directors
-3Degrees, a global leader in renewable energy and climate solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of David ...
Thai PM after Trump call says no ceasefire yet with Cambodia
The militaries of Thailand and Cambodiahave been fighting at multiple locations along their 817 k.m. border in some of the most intense fighting since a five-day battle in July 2025, which Mr. Trump stopped with calls to both leaders to halt their worst conflict in recent history.
Mexico's new tariffs won't hit Indonesia, Minister Airlangga says
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has stated that Mexico's newly ...
Will Nepals September Uprising Transform the Ballot?
The elections set for March 2026 will test whether the political energy unleashed by the youth uprising can truly break free from transactional politics.
Indonesia pushes preventive health measures to strengthen JKN reform
Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs highlighted three key measures they pursue to support ...
Indonesia eyes 100-percent trade rise with EAEU after FTA deal
Trade Minister Budi Santoso projected the trade between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to increase by ...
Strong infrastructure key to boosting Indonesia's marine economy: AHY
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said that ...
Prabowo pledges to rebuild homes destroyed in Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto pledged to rebuild all homes that were destroyed or lost during the floods and landslides ...
Innovation crucial to ensure national health insurance quality: gov't
The government emphasizes the need for digital health innovation to improve the quality of the National Health ...
A massive explosion California injures at least six people
Falling drone battery likely sparked deadly Jakarta fire: Police
The police suspect that the fire at the Terra Drone shophouse in Jakarta, which killed 22 people on December 9, was ...
UI sends expert team to aid flood recovery efforts in Sumatra
The University of Indonesia (UI) deployed a team of experts from the UI Peduli Disaster Emergency Response team to ...
Purbaya notes progress at Indonesian Customs amid suspension threat
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed that the Directorate General of Customs and Excise has begun showing ...
North Sumatra Immigration deports 255 foreigners for rule violations
The North Sumatra Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration deported 255 foreign nationals in the ...
Repairs upcoming for 112 flood-damaged traditional markets in Sumatra
The Trade Ministry ensured the re-construction of 112 traditional markets across Sumatra that were affected by the ...
BNPB airlifts nearly 7 tons of aid to isolated North Sumatra villages
The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has delivered a total of 6,988 kilograms of logistical aid ...
Myanmar Juntas Anti-Scam Committee Vows to Cooperate With Interpol
The newly formed bodys chair, Home Affairs Minister Tun Tun Naung, insists his regime is a victim, not a perpetrator, and is doing all it can to thwart online scammers.
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.
Myanmar Militarys Favorite Election Campaign Platform? Banned Facebook
The militarys proxy USDP is campaigning vigorously on Facebookthe very platform the junta has blocked. But spokespeople have come up with ingenious excuses.
Indonesia to pick most competitive partner for nuclear power push
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) will select a competitive partner for the development of nuclear ...
Indonesia says US tariff talks on track, oil import pledge intact
Indonesia remains committed to importing crude oil and fuel from the United States under the two countries' ongoing ...
Jakarta MBG driver named suspect after school crash injures 21
The police have named driver AI (34) a suspect in the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program delivery car crash that ...
Gov't speeds up repair of critical infrastructure in Sumatra
The Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has ensured that the repair of critical ...
Prabowo secures budget for housing rebuild across flood-hit Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto ensured that the government has prepared a budget for the construction of both temporary and ...
BGN pledges tougher MBG delivery oversight after Jakarta school crash
National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Head Dadan Hindayana vowed stricter standards for food distribution under the Free ...
Gov't delivers three types of food aid to flood victims in Sumatra
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) revealed that the government is distributing three types of food assistance to ...
Purbaya rejects donating seized clothes for Sumatra disaster aid
Indonesia's Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has ruled out the possibility of donating seized containers of ...
Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes, stranded families
Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday (December 13, 2025)
Prabowo visits Aceh, urges flood-hit children to stay resilient
President Prabowo Subianto asked children affected by severe floods in Aceh to remain resilient and keep their spirit ...
Over 817,000 remain displaced in Aceh after devastating floods: BNPB
At least 817,742 people in Aceh remain displaced following the flash floods that hit the region two weeks ago, the ...
Myanmar Junta Orders Fuel Importers to Repay $257m Over Dollar Manipulation
Regime detains deputy energy minister and threatens major oil companies with criminal charges.
Nepal says economy suffered $586 million hit from 'Gen Z' protests
Major structures including the sprawling Singha Durbar Office complex, the Prime Ministers Office, the Supreme Court and Parliament House were set ablaze
Legal aid posts strengthen local wisdom, non-litigation resolutions
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas stated that the presence of legal assistance posts aims to institutionalize local ...
Indonesia presents village-based peat protection efforts at UNEA-7
Indonesia outlined several lake and peatland conservation measures, including those involving communities, at a ...
President apologizes for Aceh electricity cut, restoration underway
President Prabowo Subianto vows to work optimally to meet the basic needs of disaster-affected residents in Aceh, even ...
Prabowo orders environmental protection after Sumatra disasters
President Prabowo Subianto instructed his officials and regional governments to remain vigilant and protect the ...
School-of-thought education key to shaping generation: BRIN
Member of the Supervisory Board of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Tri Mumpuni emphasized the ...
Prabowo pushes for US tariff talks to conclude by year's end
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set a year-end target for his aides to conclude tariff negotiations with the ...
Overseas Myanmar Citizens VoteWith Their Feet
Facing a widespread election boycott, many overseas missions have extended the period for advance voting, but most expats regard the polls as a sham.
Govt prepares special scheme for KUR debtors affected by floods
The government is preparing a special policy package to ease the burden on People's Business Credit (KUR) borrowers ...
Artefacts from India among items stolen in high value burglary at U.K. museum
Detectives investigating a high value burglary of museum artefacts are appealing for the publics help to identify these people, the police force said in a statement
Trump is 'sick of meetings' for sake of meeting on Ukraine, White House says
Kyiv is under pressure from the White House to secure a quick peace but is pushing back on a U.S.-backed plan proposed last month that many see as favourable to Moscow
Prabowo revisits flood-hit Aceh, fulfilling his pledge
President Prabowo Subianto returned Friday to flood-stricken communities in Aceh Tamiang, fulfilling a promise to ...
Prabowo secures new health and tech deals in Pakistan, Russia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto secured a string of health, agriculture and technology agreements during a quick ...
RI Govt tightens timber controls in flood-hit Sumatra
Indonesias forestry ministry has expanded public complaint channels and tightened timber oversight in flood-hit ...
Indonesian govt races to restore Aceh power link
Indonesias energy ministry said Friday it aims to restore the BrandanLangsa emergency transmission tower ...
Thai PM Dissolves Parliament, Paving Way for National Elections
The early dissolution comes amid renewed border clashes with Cambodia and sets Thailand on course for national elections in early 2026.
UN Demands Probe After Junta Attack on Myanmar Hospital
UN rights chief Volker Turk said the strike on Mrauk-U Hospital, which killed at least 33 people, could amount to a war crime.
Indonesia's Prabowo, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Hajj village
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) discussed the progress ...
Prabowo, Putinexplore visa-free travel to boost ties: official
President Prabowo Subianto and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are exploring a bilateral visa-free travel scheme to ...
Abu Dhabi Launches FIDA Cluster to Shape the Next Generation of Financial and Investment Solutions
-Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the ...
Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis
With close to 10 million people fleeing their homes, the displacement crisis in Sudan is currently the largest and fastest growing
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Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group Official Statement
-On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting ...
Review of What Remains After a Fire, short stories by Kanza Javed
Set across Pakistani cities and American campuses, the stories evoke the full spectrum of human emotions
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in South Kivu kills over 400 civilians
More than 413 civilians (have been) killed by bullets, grenades, and bombs, including many women, children, and young people in localities between Uvira and Bukavu, the regional capital, the South Kivu government spokesperson said in a statement.
Indonesia eyes IEU-CEPA to boost marine product exports
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) said the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership ...
BNPB to set up integrated evacuation centers in sub-districts of Aceh
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is planning to establish integrated evacuation centers in every ...
Austria passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools
The body that officially represents Austria's Muslims has called it an infringement of fundamental rights
Government prioritizes restoration of roads and bridges in Sumatra
The government is prioritizing emergency response measures in three provinces in Sumatra by restoring road and bridge ...
U.N. to mobilise $35 million grant for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
At least 638 people have died, and 193 are missing as of Sunday
Dy minister stresses vocational high schools' role in food security
Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Atip Latipulhayat, emphasized the key role of vocational high ...
Ministry focusing on restoring telecommunication in flood-hit Aceh
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that her ministry is currently focusing on restoring ...
Free meals program to bolster character, good practices: dy minister
Deputy Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Atip Latipulhayat urged his ministry's technical units to ...
Building resilience on the frontlines of climate change
New hope has emerged from Sabutung Island in the Pangkajene and Islands District, South Sulawesi, where residents ...
OECD accession won't change Indonesia's Israel stance: Hartarto
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has assured that Indonesias accession to the OECD ...
Indonesia to assess fish processing units hit by Sumatra disasters
The Ministry of Marine and Fisheries (KKP) is preparing to assess fish-processing units (UPI) that may have been ...
Lampung Quarantine Laboratory passes Asia-Pacific proficiency test
Head of the Lampung Quarantine Agency, Donni Muksydayan, announced that the Lampung Agricultural Quarantine Laboratory ...
Prabowo receives warm welcome in Pakistan, six MoUs signed: Wijaya
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that President Prabowo Subiantos visit to Islamabad was warmly ...
RI speeds up OECD accession, prioritizes environment, digital economy
The Indonesian government is accelerating its accession process to become a full member of the Organisation for ...
Kemkomdigi seeks to restore Telecommunications in isolated regions
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is working to provide satellite-based telecommunications ...
Transmigration key to build new economic centers: minister
Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara emphasized the importance of transmigration in building ...
Europes dilemma: How to fund Ukraine?
In marathon meetings held in Geneva and London in recent weeks, European leaders reiterated their commitment to support Ukraine; but Kyiv is running out of money, and Europe is struggling to raise more.
Bangladesh to vote on February 12, 2026, in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster
Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin made the announcement on Thursday (December 11)
Government handles nearly 900,000 evacuees in Sumatra, BNPB says
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the Indonesian government is currently assisting 894,501 ...
Junta Forms Anti-Scam Body Amid Growing Evidence of Its Own Complicity
The unveiling of the high-level, 16-member panel comes as the Myanmar regime faces global pressure over scam hubs run by junta-aligned militias and Border Guard units.
Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freeze
Gaza will be demilitarised, Israel said
On December 11, 1946, the UNICEF was formed to provide emergency relief to children and mothers in the aftermath of the Second World War. A quiz on the UN body
Mexicos Senate approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports
New duties of up to 50% will be imposed in 2026 on certain goods; move seen as appeasing U.S. ahead of next USMCA review
EPG, a leading provider of modular data center solutions, has received BOMBA certification ...
TheHainan 12345 government service hotline in southChina'sHainan Provincehas become a key ...
foodpanda expands 'panda hearts' programme, reports 30% drop in rider accidents across Asia
foodpanda has achieved a30% reduction in delivery partner accidentsacross itsAsia-Pacificfleet ...
Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour
Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.
How China Weaponizes Asias Rivers
If Chinas damming of the Brahmaputra is allowed to go unchecked, it will soon be able to bend much of Asia to its will through control of water resources, warns Chandu Doddi.
Ministry deploys experts to assess floods, landslides in Sumatra
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq deployed experts from several universities such as the Surabaya Institute of ...
Indonesian govt's accelerates recovery efforts after Sumatra disasters
Devastating flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Sumatra - Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra ...
